November 2018 Coffee with Your GAD Advocacy Update
On Election Day, we held our monthly “Coffee with Your GADs” chat, where members join our Government Affairs Directors for an informal discussion about policy and politics impacting the real […]
What You Need to Know About the Upcoming Chicago Rent Control Hearing
A Senate Special Committee on Housing hearing on rent control is scheduled for this Thursday, September 27, at 9:00 AM in Room C600 at the Michael A. Bilandic Building – […]
Take Action: Tell Congress to Reauthorize the NFIP
A Call for Action is underway, with critical impact on homeownership in Chicago and across the country. Take one minute right now to tell your legislators to reauthorize the National […]
To Avoid a CRLTO Violation, 48 Hours’ Notice Required to Show a Rental Unit
MRED has received multiple complaints from CAR members regarding an inability to show rental units requested from a cooperating brokerage within a 48-hour time frame. It is imperative landlords in […]
REALTOR® Parking Permit Quietly Phased Out
The City of Chicago Professional Service Parking Permit was quietly phased out in the Spring of 2018 as a result of dwindling applications and user support. The program was re-launched […]
Tax Reform: What You Need to Know
For more than a century, American tax policy has recognized the value of homeownership to American middle-class wealth creation, strong and stable communities, and as a driver of our nation’s […]
Urgent: Take Action on Tax Reform
NAR just issued a second Call for Action on tax reform as U.S. Senate and House negotiators are working to reconcile differing versions of tax bills which could hurt many Chicago property […]
Take Action Today on Tax Reform
A Call for Action is underway, with critical impact on homeownership in Chicago and across the country. Take one minute today to ask your federal legislators to protect […]
Chicago REALTORS® Discuss Tax Reform with Congressman Brad Schneider
Last week, Chicago REALTORS® met with Congressman Brad Schneider of the 10th District of Illinois, to discuss issues critical to real estate and the economy. Chicago Association of REALTORS® Past President […]
City of Chicago Discontinues Multiple Dwelling Registrations
Effective September 6, 2017 the City Council passed an ordinance that repealed the Multiple Dwelling Registration provisions (Chapter 13-10 of the Municipal Code of Chicago). The Chicago Department of Buildings will […]
FPCs: Your Link to Congress
Did you know that there is a program designed to keep issues important to the real estate industry top of mind for your Congressional legislators? Federal Political Coordinators (FPCs) help […]
Legislative Update: Spring 2017
One of the essential parts of your REALTOR® dues is advocacy that works. This government affairs update will help you understand a few of the major legislative matters your REALTOR® […]